Dodgers' Matt Kemp gets the word from Don Mattingly: He's batting cleanup

Kemp has batted all over the lineup in the past, but Mattingly, the first-year manager, wants his players to know their roles from the start. Rafael Furcal will bat first and Andre Ethier will bat third, followed by Kemp.

Jamie McCourt says Frank McCourt endangered value of Dodgers with 'secret' Fox deal

In a court filing, her attorneys ask that Frank be ordered to provide extensive financial information about the team's business operations. A hearing is set for April 11.

Dodgers lose to Indians, 2-1

Jerry Sands, the Dodgers' minor league player of the year last season, hits a home run for L.A.'s only run in spring training game.

Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas is living his dream

Barajas, 35, was a kid in Norwalk during the time of 'Fernandomania' and would emulate Dodgers pitching sensation Fernando Valenzuela. He won't get to pitch for the Dodgers, but catching for his favorite team is more than enough for him.

Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton pitches scoreless inning

He faces four batters, throwing primarily fastballs. Manager Don Mattingly downplays significance, saying, 'You can't make a big deal out of it' in context of struggles at end of last season.

Dodgers beat Chicago White Sox, 6-5

All the regulars take the day off. Tony Gwynn Jr. gets a hit and scores a run, and Jamie Hoffmann goes two for two with a double and run batted in.

Duke Snider dies at 84; Dodger Hall of Famer

Duke Snider, an eight-time All-Star, was a Dodger in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. One of the 'Boys of Summer,' he helped the team to Brooklyn's only World Series title as well as six National League championships.

Duke Snider was No. 3 in New York but should be No. 1 in Dodgers hearts and history

Overshadowed by Yankees' Mickey Mantle and Giants' Willie Mays while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-57, Snider, who died Sunday at 84, nonetheless quietly and humbly played his way into the Hall of Fame and was a key figure in Dodgers' transition from East Coast to L.A.

James Loney wants to give his power numbers a boost

Manager Don Mattingly says he is fine with Loney hitting 10 to 15 homers and driving in 90 runs, but the first baseman is working on swinging for the fences.

Dodgers game report: Dodgers 5, Angels 0

Seven pitchers, led by starter John Ely, combine to shut out Anaheim.

How could he have missed the signs of spring in Dodgers' camp?

It's spring training, the traditional time of optimism in baseball. So is it really that hard to find something nice to say about Matt Kemp, Jonathan Broxton and the rest of the Dodgers? Well . . .

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly pleased with what he sees

No errors, properly backing up plays and solid baserunning are highlights during a split-squad game.

Dodgers hope they're all right in left field

Journeymen Jay Gibbons and Marcus Thames appear to be the best available choices for the job. At least the price is right.

No nerves for Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly now

With the Dodgers' first spring training games Saturday, the team's rookie skipper says he's getting comfortable in his job. Earlier in the week, he acknowledged being anxious before addressing the team for the first time on the day of the Dodgers' first full-squad workouts.